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Gold Rebounds Slightly While Fed Rate Risks Continue to Weigh

Key Takeaways -Gold rebounded from $4,170 as softer oil and US-Iran truce eased inflation concerns. -XAUUSD remains under pressure from expectations of higher US interest rates. -Short-term resistance is near $4,246 and support at $4,192, with lower targets at $4,170–$4,150. -Safe-haven demand from geopolitical tension provides intermittent support. -The upcoming US CPI release and Fed meeting on 16–17 June are likely to drive gold’s near-term direction. XAUUSD steadied near $4,224 on Friday after briefly hitting an intraday low of $4,170. The rebound came as oil prices fell following a fragile US-Iran truce, which eased near-term inflation concerns. Spot gold rose to $4,217.95 per ounce, while US August gold futures gained 0.2% to $4,238.50. Despite this short-term support, bullion remains under pressure from expectations that central banks, particularly the Fed, may maintain higher interest rates. Key Drivers Gold is balancing multiple influences. Easing oil prices reduce inflationary pressure and support bullion, while geopolitical risk linked to US-Iran tensions provides intermittent safe-haven demand. On the other hand, recent US inflation data, including a stronger-than-expected rise in producer prices and consumer inflation exceeding 4% for the first time in three years, has reinforced expectations for tighter monetary policy, limiting upside for XAUUSD. Market Context The recent rebound is largely technical, following profit-taking from the previous sell-off. The peace-deal optimism has provided temporary support, but XAUUSD is still vulnerable to renewed rate-hike expectations. Traders are closely watching upcoming US CPI data and the Fed’s 16–17 June policy meeting, which could dramatically shift near-term positioning. Technical Analysis and Key Levels Gold is trading just above its short-term moving averages: MA5 at 4,215.74, MA10 at 4,199.30, and MA20 at 4,192.03. This indicates a compressed structure with limited momentum. Key levels to monitor are $4,246 resistance and $4,192 support. A sustained move above $4,246 could signal a stronger rebound toward $4,265, while a drop below $4,192 may expose the intraday low at $4,170 and potentially the lower chart zone near $4,150. The near-term trend remains cautious, with buyers showing limited conviction. Read more on how XAUUSD is responding to oil prices, geopolitical risks, and Fed policy in the article below.

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2026-06-12 09:32:43 (GMT)

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